US Debt Likely to Further Hinder Social Security, per the Conference Board
The report presented economic scenarios that could strain Social Security and raise borrowing costs with...
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Retirement Plan Adoption Rises Among Small Businesses
A Gusto report finds retirement benefits are becoming more common, particularly in states with automatic...
Survey Findings
44.1% of responding recordkeepers said they do not support recordkeeping for any in-plan retirement income products.
Source: 2026 Recordkeeping Survey
Top Stories
401(k)s Help Workers Save. Can They Also Help Them Spend in Retirement?
As ‘Peak 65’ continues and a record number of Americans enter retirement, plan sponsors are discovering that keeping retirees’ money in-plan is easier said than done.
ERIC Backs Progressive in Appeal Over Tobacco, Vaccine Surcharges
The employer advocacy group warned that litigation challenging wellness program incentives could discourage employers from offering health-related premium discounts.
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ASPPA Announces Qualified Pooled Plan Professional Credential
The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries designation is designed for plan administrators, recordkeepers and advisers.
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Employer Healthcare Costs to Surge in 2027 Due to Catastrophic Claims, Specialty Drugs
Recent projections for 2027 increases range from 9.2% to 11% without plan-design changes.
Is Auto Enrollment Required in a 401(k) Replacing a Terminated 403(b) Plan?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
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How the New Wave of DB Can Provide Retirement Income
Cash balance plans grew by 1,025% over two decades, according to an Ascensus report.
Prudential: Benefit Offerings Reflect Company Culture
Employers should design their benefits to meet employees’ pressing needs, according to a new report.
US Debt Likely to Further Hinder Social Security, per the Conference Board
The report presented economic scenarios that could strain Social Security and raise borrowing costs with current national debt conditions.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Brown & Brown names life and executive benefits practice co-leaders and EPIC promotes Adam Okun to president of employee benefits.
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Products & Services Launches
CareScout introduces long-term care insurance; Guggenheim Investments debuts 2 ETFs; and Stash and Capitalize announce new rollover partnership.
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PLANSPONSOR Roadmap 2026 Livestream Series: Plan Investments
Every defined contribution retirement plan sponsor faces a growing list of consequential investment decisions. Knowing what choices to consider, which questions truly matter and when action is warranted is more challenging than ever. Join PLANSPONSOR for discussions and resources from industry experts and plan sponsor peers that cut through the noise.
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DB Plan Administration
A panel of experts discuss trends in the defined benefit plan sector. Speakers will also talk about ongoing management of DB plans—whether closed, frozen or active—and benchmarking DB plan providers. With many corporate...
Understanding Participant Behavior
The PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey examines the attitudes and behaviors of American workers participating—or not—in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. We’ll explore findings about respondents’ participation and saving decisions, retirement expectations and most-valued benefits. Speakers...
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Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
Rules/Regs
Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
2026 Service Stars
The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
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Breakdown of the Workforce
Who is working and how sponsors can use benefits to help fill...
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